Are you feeling a little committaphobic (with your purchases, that is) lately? With the economy in an ultra super mega slump, it’s sometimes difficult to justify big purchases. I know I have a much easier time letting go of $30 on a great cleanser that will last me through the summer than it is to spend $200 on, well, ANYTHING right now.

No need to fear-frugal Miss Bliss is here! Recessionistas no longer have to tremble at the beauty counter because there are absolutely affordable and, might I say, adorable try-me-sized beauty buys out there.

Our sure-to-please bet is our Sink Side Six Pack, which features travel-friendly sizes of Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash (our best-selling cleanser!), Bliss Lemon+Sage Soapy Sap, Bliss Lemon+Sage Body Butter (our best-selling body product for 10 years), Bliss Lemon+Sage Supershine Shampoo, Bliss Lemon+Sage Conditioning Rinse, plus a ’small but still fab’ 1.8 oz Bliss Lemon+Sage Soap Slab.

Now available on blissworld.com are travel-friendly deluxe try-me sizes of:
our best-selling product ever: the youth as we know it moistirizer

our dry-skin savior: high intensity hand cream

Now you can get a very generous trial sized version of our best-selling products without committing to a full-sized version until you’re 100% sure you’re in love. It’s like living with your boyfriend before you marry. Luckily, our try-me sizes are totally lovable!

Happy trials and safe travels!
Miss Bliss

Since we recently launched Best of Skintentions, a new daily moisturizer with SPF 15 and a pa++ to protect against UVA and UVB rays, we thought it was about time to talk about sunscreen. At Bliss, we believe that wearing sunscreen strong>every day s the most important step in your skin care routine.

We want to educate, answer any questions, and enlighten you as to how important it is to protect your skin. If you have questions, feel free to comment on our blog postings and and we will do our best to answer them in a timely manner.

SPF is not an ingredient. It is an indicator of the length of time the product provides sun protection. Most people start burning after just 10 minutes of unprotected sun exposure. With an SPF 15, that person would be able to stay protected from burning for 150 minutes (15 X 10).
With each re- application, the length of time cuts in half. If the first application is good for 150 minutes, the second application lasts 75 minutes, next application 37 minutes. It is like a chicken in the oven… keep the heat on and it will keep cooking!

Always reapply sun protection after swimming, perspiring, working out because water and perspiration will diminish the effectiveness of the SPF.

There are two types of sunscreens. Physical sunscreens sit on the skin’s surface and form a barrier that deflects UVA and UVB. Chemical sunscreens penetrate the skin and absorb UVB rays; when some UVB does penetrate, tanning occurs but without the burn.

A chemical sunscreen should be applied to clean dry skin about 30 minutes prior to sun exposure for maximum effectiveness. A physical sunscreen should be applied over moisturizer, before makeup application (on face) or directly to body.

how much sunscreen do you need to use?
For your body, you need one ounce (an old fashioned shot glass). For face, make a stripe of sunscreen on two fingers – that is the amount necessary for face, ears, neck. Reapply every two hours.

For everday protection from UVA and UVB rays, Best of Skintentions preserves skin’s youthful appearance by maintaining its soft, supple and healthy-glowing skin and protecting it from the sun. Phytonutrient rich garden cress sprouts effectively detoxify the skin and protect against free radicals. Lychee extract reduces negative effects of UV irradiation on cell metabolism and provides essential moisture to the skin. A cocktail of vitamins, minerals and omegas promotes healthy skin function and serves as a daily ‘dew’ diligence for visible age prevention. SPF 15 protects your skin from both UVA and UVB. Tested for measurable UVA protection levels, best of skintentions shields your skin against the biggest culprit of age acceleration and promotes a youthful complexion

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Please leave a comment and we will responder fast than you can say ingrown hair eliminating peeling pads 500 times fast.

Bliss Kisses
<3 Karen

I am excitedly awaiting a mini-vacation to Las Vegas next week and will only be going for 3 nights, which does not merit checking a bag in my opinion. I have friends who pack a suitcase for an overnight visit, but that’s not my style. Only necessities come with me and my motto is: If I forgot it, then it wasn’t important enough to remember, in which case I don’t need it.

….unless what I forgot is a toothbrush, in which a field trip to the local pharmacy or a call to the front desk is made. Nothing says vacation like dragon breath, right? Wrong!

The hardest part about bringing only a carry-on bag is that you’re limited to that 3-1-1 rule (maximum 3 ounces, 1 quart-sized bag, 1 bag per traveler). How is a beauty fanatic supposed to travel like that!? My contact solution has already been axed from the equation because it’ll take up too much space in my bag. I’ll buy some when I check in to my hotel. Obviously I have my priorities in order

If I was going to be staying at a W Hotel, this would not be a problem because I would have some fantastic hotel amenities to look forward to, like some Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash, a two-in-one gel cleanser and exfoliator; Soapy Sap to get sudsy in the tub with; and, of course, our world famous Lemon + Sage Body Butter.

The set also includes our Lemon + Sage Shampoo and Conditioner, as well as an adorable baby-sized version of the lemon and sage soap slab.

If you’re afraid of committing to full-sized items, this is the perfect intro to Blisss skin care + body care with generous try-me sizes of our top-selling products. They look tiny, but a little bit goes a long way!

Happy + Safe Travels!
Bliss Kisses <3 Karen